Gronholm wins title for Ford@ 08:45 AM - Marcus Gronholm wins the Rally of New Zealand and with it Ford secure their first manufacturer's title since 1979 ... the Finn leads from start to finish to head Mikko Hirvonen and Manfred Stohl on the podium. Rossi finishes in 11th.

Rally NZ without Loeb@ 07:32 PM - Sébastien Loeb will not start the Rally Nz. The #1 Citroen is again driven by Xavier Pons, while Ford now has excellent chances to win the makes title for the first time in 25years and ahead of their home rally.